Govt of India set in motion the process of providing a Unique Identification Number to India's citizens and appointed Infosys Technologies Co-Chairman Nandan Nilekani as head of an Authority for this purpose.

The move to set up the UID Authority of India (UIDAI), under the aegis of the Planning Commission, is aimed at providing a unique identity to the targeted population of the flagship schemes to ensure that the benefits reach them, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni ...

Govt of India set in motion the process of providing a Unique Identification Number to India's citizens and appointed Infosys Technologies Co-Chairman Nandan Nilekani as head of an Authority for this purpose.

The move to set up the UID Authority of India (UIDAI), under the aegis of the Planning Commission, is aimed at providing a unique identity to the targeted population of the flagship schemes to ensure that the benefits reach them, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni told  in New Delhi after the Cabinet meeting.(ddn)